This talk will focus on the unconscious patterns which run through families and generations of families, as one generation inherits, responds and reacts to the complexes and archetypal energies of the previous generation—and even of the generation before that—parents, grandparents and in some cases, great-grandparents. Drawing on mythology and other cultural experiences, the presenter will explore the symbolic nature of the genogram, or psychological genealogy tree, and its connection to the Tree of Life as a visual image for eliciting, revealing and deepening insights into family and ancestral patterning.

On Wednesday June 16, Melanie will open our monthly Community Call with a presentation and followed by discussion and Q&A.

THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO EVERYONE!

Join our Zoom meeting via the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84239833716

If you would like to participate, have any questions or need any help just contact Eleanor Peat: eleanor@paricenter.com

Melanie Rein PhD., is a Jungian analyst and supervisor with a practice in Cambridge, UK. She is a senior member of the Guild of Analytical Psychologists, London, where she originally trained, and of the Independent Group of Analytical Psychologists. Many moons ago, Melanie worked as a Psychiatric Social Worker, using family therapy in her work with children and families. Later, following her PhD., and as a social scientist, she directed a number of British Government and EU projects in Central and Eastern Europe, as well working on a collaborative research project with colleagues in Zambia and Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa.

Image Above:
Israhel van Meckenem
Ornament with the Tree of Jesse, 1480–90
With kind permission of The Archive for Research in Archetypal Symbolism